Chapter 244: Jumping In
Wu Heng raised an eyebrow.
Goodness, he was indeed impressed by that set of moves.
The man turned around and said, "Boss, Sister Hong hasn't returned yet."
"Where did they go?"
"Brother Qiang and the others went to the plaza to scavenge for supplies. Sister Hong received a message from the prison last night about retrieving some potions, so she left this morning," the man replied.
Potions?
For regular medical supplies, she obviously wouldn't need to go back to the prison to get them.
There are plenty of pharmacies nearby, all thoroughly scavenged.
Enough to last the people here for several years.
The only reason to go back would be to get the alchemist's potions.
The healing and mental potions he had were indeed almost used up.
"Nothing happened at the bus station today?" Wu Heng continued to ask.
"No issues. The people coming to trade were well-behaved; they left right after exchanging goods."
"Alright, carry on."
"Sure, if you have any orders, just let me know," the man nodded, puffed up his chest, and left.
Wu Heng continued to casually look around the courtyard.
The walls were being reinforced with barbed wire, and on the other side of the garage, new warehouses were being built with red bricks and cement.
The entire bus station seemed to be undergoing expansion.
Everyone was busy with something.
Cries of "Boss" echoed repeatedly. After making a round,
He returned to the building and went back through the portal.
......
He waited until dusk.
Minnie and Andviel returned together from outside.
"Master!" Seeing Wu Heng sitting in the room enjoying the air conditioning, the two smiled and greeted him.
Wu Heng gestured for them to sit and said, "Minnie, Viel, pack up tonight; we'll be leaving here tomorrow."
"Ah? So soon?" Minnie exclaimed.
Andviel was also surprised and said, "Master, what about the shop?"
"Leave the shop to your clansmen for now. If any issues arise, they can find Wen Mansa," Wu Heng said.
Andviel hesitated and whispered, "Master, can I bring my people with me?"
"I have two friends who want to be your maids," Minnie added.
Wu Heng said, "Let's go first. Once we find a place and settle down, we'll consider bringing them over. Otherwise, where would such a large group live?"
The two thought about it and agreed.
They didn't know what the situation was over there yet. Bringing a large group might make things complicated.
"Master is thoughtful," Andviel smiled in agreement.
"Alright, go prepare dinner, then pack up the essentials you want to bring. Minnie, let Viel store your things in her spatial ring."
"Yes, Master!"
The two went to cook.
Not long after, Wen Mansa returned with her two skeletons.
With the Level 16 Dead Bone as a guard, Wen Mansa's safety was greatly ensured.
Standing at the door, she took off her coat and changed into loose sleepwear.
Wu Heng opened his arms, and Wen Mansa nestled gently into his embrace, her legs curled up on the sofa.
She said, "I've sent out the message. Now the whole city knows you're leaving tomorrow. I had people investigate; indeed, many outsiders have appeared in the two southwestern districts, probably Elno's reinforcements."
Wu Heng gently stroked the soft flesh at her waist, "Can you determine how many there are?"
Wen Mansa shifted slightly, "There are probably a few thousand, all quite strong. After they arrived, the gangs have been much more low-key."
"The number isn't that high," Wu Heng nodded.
Wen Mansa looked up at him, "Master, I still can't bear to see you go."
Wu Heng pinched her chin and gently kissed her lips.
After a long while, they parted.
Wen Mansa licked the moisture from her lips, "Will you come back to see me?"
"Don't worry, it's not as far as you think. Take care of yourself; I'll come back for you," Wu Heng said.
Wen Mansa turned over and straddled him, whispering in his ear, "Don't forget me just because you have those two little beastmen. I'm your first maid."
"I won't forget."
Ahem ahem!
"Master, Sister Wen Mansa, let's talk after dinner. Tonight, Minnie and I will sleep together; the whole night is yours," Andviel said as she placed dinner on the table.
After all, since they were leaving,
Naturally, no one would compete with her.
Wen Mansa didn't blush, got off the sofa, and pulled Wu Heng to the dining table.
......
The next morning.
Outside the city gate, Wu Heng and his companions were preparing to leave.
Steward Gomez, along with many guild members, stood outside the city gate to see them off.
"When you arrive, write to us and let us know you're safe," Gomez said with a smile.
Like an old leader watching his subordinate grow.
Wu Heng smiled back.
"I will. In a couple of years, I'll apply to transfer back; I'll need your approval then."
Gomez's smile remained unchanged, "Of course. Stick it out for two years. If you still want to come back, I'll apply to headquarters to bring you back."
"Thank you, Steward."
Then, Wu Heng looked at Duke, Marta, and the others, saying, "Be careful on missions. With your current merits, as long as your levels increase, you'll be eligible for Deputy Steward positions. Be flexible with dangerous tasks."
"Understood, Captain. We won't embarrass you," Duke patted his chest.
Seeing that he didn't quite understand, Wu Heng turned to Marta and said, "Gather more intelligence before acting on missions."
"Yes, Captain."
Wu Heng continued to bid farewell to Wen Mansa. His gaze swept over everyone and landed on a carriage.
Lecia of the Snake Emblem Consortium lifted a curtain and waved at him.
Wu Heng nodded.
After saying goodbye to everyone,
He took Minnie, Andviel, and two skeletal attendants and boarded his tricycle.
Revving the engine, he sped away.
As the tricycle moved farther away,
The crowd at the city gate gradually dispersed.
Everyone returned to their own places.
......
Dust flew along the way, the wind whistling past his ears.
Minnie looked back towards the driver's position and said, "Master, there are many tamed beasts behind us."
Through the rearview mirror, large numbers of tamed beasts could be seen in the sky.
They kept their distance but closely followed behind.
Even when the vehicle slowed down, these beasts would automatically reduce their speed, maintaining the same distance.
Wu Heng turned his head slightly and said, "Ignore them."
"Oh!"
He accelerated again, heading forward.
They rushed all the way to a border city of the Ye'ke Kingdom. After eating nearby and purchasing some supplies, they took out tickets and boarded the train.
The moment they boarded the train,
Whoosh~!
The sky full of tamed beasts scattered, flying back in the direction they came from.
......
City Lord's Mansion.
In the splendid hall,
City Lord Elno sat to one side, accompanied by the invited reinforcements, Athef, and several commanders wearing Iron Guard Knight armor.
Everyone remained silent, quietly waiting.
At this moment, dense footsteps sounded.
More than ten adventurers dressed in various styles quickly entered the hall.
After saluting, the leader said directly, "City Lord, Wu Heng has boarded the train with his two maids. Nothing unusual happened along the way."
Elno's eyes flashed; he suddenly stood up but then paused and asked, "Has the train departed?"
"Yes, it has."
"Are you sure it's him? No switching or use of any artifacts during the journey?"
The adventurer replied firmly, "City Lord, he never left our sight, and he used the guild's ticket. His identity would be verified when boarding."
Elno nodded after hearing this.
Beside him, Athef smiled and said, "Elno, that kid really scared you, being so cautious."
Elno smiled helplessly, "Can't help it; that kid is a bit tricky. Better to be careful."
He continued, "Then for tonight's action, I'll need your help, Mr. Athef."
"I agreed to help; no problem." Athef stood up. "Make your preparations and finish early. We've stayed here quite a while."
"Alright!"
......
The train traveled for three hours and stopped at the second city.
"Sir, you haven't reached your destination yet," the attendant reminded.
Wu Heng nodded, "I forgot something important. I'll get off here and catch the next train later."
"Very well, sir."
Wu Heng disembarked with his companions and booked a room at the central tavern.
He instructed, "You stay here; I'll come to get you tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Master. We'll take good care of ourselves," Andviel said.
Minnie also nodded.
Wu Heng left the two skeletal attendants to protect them. He then used the Illusion Veil to change his appearance and swaggered out.
After leaving the city, he donned a hat and boarded the train.
......
Night fell deeply.
Rentam City was shrouded in a thin layer of mist.
The streets were deserted.
Tap tap tap~!
The orderly and heavy footsteps sounded.
The Iron Guard Knights, Athef's soldiers, and gang members formed an allied force, passing through the central district and entering the northern inner city.
Approaching quickly.
They surrounded the buildings ahead.
City Lord Elno said directly, "The woman in charge lives here. Kill her, then tear up the agreement."
Athef, dressed in silver armor with a blue cape draped over one shoulder,
Looked up at the bright window, "That kid's woman looks quite tempting. Don't kill her when you catch her; I want to enjoy her for a few days."
"Alright, you can handle her as you wish."
"Let's move!"
Bang~!
Suddenly, a loud explosion sounded in the distance.
Athef instinctively ducked; with a 'clang', a streak of light hit his helmet.
The immense force made him stagger backward, his head buzzing.
At the same time, swish swish swish~!
The doors of the buildings on both sides swung open.
Revealing densely packed figures.
Clink clink~!
Round objects with pull rings were thrown into the crowd.
Rolling under everyone's feet.
Boom~!
Boom boom boom!