Chapter 1074
Nan Jue, Tomboy
Zhao Manyan clutched his chest, a bead of cold sweat trickling down his forehead.
Good heavens.
That scared the hell out of me!
I thought we were going to be fighting against a monarch-level film!
What happened next? A bunch of people came to snatch the food?
He first breathed a sigh of relief, then became nervous again.
These guys are incredibly audacious, daring to steal right under the nose of a monarch-level being. However, Yan Ji has given chase, so is Chen Ying safe for now?
No, we can't stay here any longer. Who knows if Yan Ji will turn around and launch a surprise attack, or if those people have accomplices?
He immediately looked at the still-shaken Chen Ying and prepared to go over to meet her.
Outside the chaotic scene, within the concealment barrier set up by Fu Ye, Lingling was watching everything with a complicated expression.
"Are you really not going to make a move? If so, Jiang Feng might even lose control of Chen Ying."
Lingling was extremely conflicted, because she knew very well that if Fu Ye intervened, he could easily solve all the problems.
"It's not that I didn't take action; these were all Jiang Feng's own choices. After all, I'm not so heartless as to insist on changing someone's future trajectory. If she's willing to work for me, that's best. If she's not willing, I won't force her."
"Of course, in that case I would not help her, but would simply take her away when Little Flame Princess is born."
Half an hour later, Fu Ye was speeding along when he happened to run into the main team members of the battle of Guofu in the original novel.
Nan Jue.
At this moment, Nan Jue's team appeared to be in a rather disheveled state.
All five team members had burns and lacerations of varying degrees, and their magical energy was disordered, clearly indicating that they had just experienced a fierce battle.
They were leaning against a relatively sheltered rock wall, taking the time to treat their wounds and restore their magic.
Nan Jue herself stood guard at a slightly forward position; she also had several wounds on her body.
Even so, her eyes were sharp as she constantly scanned her surroundings, wary of any potential dangers that might arise again.
A few specks of dust clung to her delicate, hooked nose and androgynous, handsome face, adding to her resolute air.
When Fu Ye and Lingling drove up and appeared at the edge of their perimeter, Nan Jue immediately raised her hand to signal her team members behind her to be on guard.
"Who?"
Nan Jue's voice was clear and cold, but also hoarse with fatigue.
Their gazes scrutinized the two uninvited guests, one large and one small.
In such a dangerous place, one must remain highly vigilant against any stranger who suddenly appears, no matter how harmless they may seem.
Fu Ye pulled the handbrake, signaling Lingling to calm down.
His gaze swept calmly over the depleted team, finally settling on Nan Jue.
Nan Jue, well, he's the only "tomboy" in the Nationalist government team in the original novel who doesn't interest Mo Fan at all.
It's not that she's not good-looking, it's just that she always likes to wear androgynous clothing.
"Don't be nervous, we're just passing by. Judging from your situation, it seems you've encountered quite a bit of trouble."
Lingling silently observed the composition and injuries of the team from the side.
She noticed that although the team was in a sorry state, the items they were wearing were not low-end products.
The team members were well-positioned, clearly indicating they had been trained and were not ordinary mages.
Based on the direction and time of their appearance, Lingling was almost certain that they had also come for the Fire Calamity Fruit.
Unfortunately, they ran into other troublesome demons first.
Nan Jue did not lower her guard because of Fu Ye's words.
Her sixth sense told her that the man in front of her was extremely dangerous.
Walking calmly with a little girl in such a place is itself extremely unusual.
"Which direction are you coming from?"
Nan Jue didn't answer but instead asked a question, trying to get more information.
"We came from the direction of the Starry Sky Tree," Fu Ye said frankly, while observing Nan Jue's reaction.
Sure enough, upon hearing the words "Starry Sky Tree," Nan Jue and the team members behind her all had a slight twitch in their eyes, a hint of urgency and disappointment flashing through their weariness.
"You... are also after the Fire Calamity Fruit?"
Nan Jue's tone softened slightly, but it still carried a hint of inquiry.
She saw the laptop and some detection equipment that Lingling was holding.
"I've paid some attention to it."
Fu Ye gave an ambiguous answer, then changed the subject.
"However, the Fire Calamity Fruit has already been taken away."
"what?!"
A female team member behind Nan Jue couldn't help but cry out.
"The fruit was picked? By whom?"
Nan Jue raised her hand to stop her teammates from asking further questions, her brows furrowed.
"What happened? Wasn't that place protected by the powerful Flame Princess?"
Their team attempted to eliminate the outer threats first because they were wary of Yan Ji and other potential dangers, but they ended up being entangled by the Three-Headed Evil Serpent, suffering heavy losses and failing to even get close to the Star Language Tree.
Unexpectedly, someone has already succeeded?
"Yan Ji is indeed here."
Fu Ye nodded.
"However, not long ago, a group of well-trained mages of unknown origin launched a sneak attack in the chaos and stole the Fire Calamity Fruit. Yan Ji has already given chase."
He briefly described the situation at the time.
The specific details about Mo Fan, Zhao Chenying, and others were omitted, only stating that "other explorers confronted Yan Ji," which created an opportunity for the attackers.
Nan Jue's face turned extremely ugly after hearing this.
They fought desperately, losing nearly half of their team members, but didn't even see a glimpse of the fruit.
"What were the characteristics of that group? Which direction did they go?"
Nan Jue pressed for an answer, her eyes burning with resentment.
As a mage who had already secured a spot on the National Games team, failing the mission was certainly hard to accept, but not even knowing who had taken the reward would be an even greater disgrace.
"They were very professional in their operation. After succeeding, they dispersed and retreated. The main target took the fruit and headed towards the rocky cliff area in the northwest. Yan Ji was chasing in that direction."
Fu Ye provided direction but did not describe specific characteristics.
Nan Jue belongs to the military, and the well-trained mage squad she brought must be composed of elite members of the military.
However, they were in extremely poor condition at the moment, which was also the reason why they were unable to compete for the Fire Calamity Fruit in the original story.
Nan Jue gritted her teeth; she was well aware of her team's current situation.
With most of their magic depleted and everyone injured, they desperately needed rest.
Forcing a pursuit might not only fail to catch up, but could also lead to renewed danger or even total annihilation.
"...Thank you for letting me know."
Nan Jue took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
Although the other party's identity was unknown, the information they provided was crucial, and they also offered a well-intentioned reminder.
What are your plans next?
Fu Ye asked.
"Let's evacuate the northern corner of Zhuoyuan first. I need to take the remaining brothers back."
Nan Jue said decisively, "This mission... failed. But things won't end here."
A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, clearly indicating that she had already made a mental note of this.
Whether it was the thief who stole the fruit or the three-headed serpent that caused casualties among the team members. (End of Chapter)