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Fengpi's efficiency was very high. It took Ling Dengxian about half an hour to walk, but Fengpi completed a round trip in the same amount of time. Ling Dengxian also just finished counting the necessary supplies, and also completed some of the subsequent work that needed to be done before leaving the house.

"Coincidentally, the messenger over there agreed very readily this time, saying that they had felt something was wrong a long time ago and had already sent people over here.

"Although it's strange that they have such well-informed information even though they haven't sent many teams here. Maybe there are informants in the garrison here." It seems that Fengdi is doing well. Ling Dengxian nodded and said, "I have almost counted the things I need to bring. But, Fengdi, are the dry food we brought a little short?"

"Didn't you call me 'Flute' before? Why did you change it again?"

“No, I’m not used to it… not too…” Ling Dengxian looked away.

"Hmm? I think it's pretty good, 'Flute'. It simplifies my code name and reduces the sense of distance." Fengpipe was very excited and stared at him expectantly.

"...flute." Ling Dengxian didn't know what to do with the girl's reaction to the windpipe, which was different from that of her native world, and a feeling of powerlessness surged in his heart.

"Also, you think the dry food is too little, right?" The Vaifan girl looked very happy. Ling Dengxian nodded and said, "I don't know how far we have to go, but if it's a short journey, these dry food don't seem to be enough."

"Small...round door?" A question mark appeared above Fengpi's head again.

"Sorry... I mean the kind of trip where you won't be back for a while." Ling Dengxian forgot that there were some words that Bagpipe hadn't mastered yet.

"I see... But don't worry about food." Fengpi lifted the slightly heavy backpack with one hand and put it on his back.

Ling Dengxian gave him a puzzled look.

"Let's... go hunting!"

Hunting was an activity that Ling had rarely experienced in his original world.

"If I want to hunt, what should I do? Should I lurk near the prey until I am close enough, then suddenly pounce on it and have a thrilling tug-of-war with it at a distance, and finally seize the right moment to bite the prey's neck and cut its throat to suffocate it?" Ling Dengxian brought out the little knowledge he had about this.

"Where...did you learn this hunting method?" Sweat broke out on Bagpipe's forehead.

"On TV." Ling Dengxian's mind was still filled with the scorching golden prairie.

"Our hunting method is different from that of the Fang Beasts! The spearmanship I taught you is not only for self-defense, but also for survival!"

"Well, I'll demonstrate it to you when we encounter dangerous wild beasts. It's different when dealing with wild beasts like fang beasts and clamp beasts than when facing enemies." Fengpipe decided to teach by example.

"Indeed, wild animals have a higher chance of being attacked - and generally speaking, they fight harder than humans." The bounty hunter who arrived earlier said something. Ling Dengxian was slightly startled, but Fengpi seemed to be prepared and not surprised at all. He waved his hand and greeted her enthusiastically: "Miss Yeban! You're here so early."

"It's not early, I just got here too." The little animals around him stretched their bodies after sitting for a long time. When they finished stretching, they shook their heads like puppies, which made Ling Dengxian suddenly feel the urge to pet them.

"So, Miss Bagpipe, what do you want me to do?"

"Ah...that is, we are all going to take action. Miss Yeban, would you like to join us?" Fengdi made an invitation.

"...No," Ye Ban looked at the two of them, "I'm still used to acting with my companions."

"Huh? Is that so?"

"Yes."

"Are you really not going to act together?"

"……real."

"Well, you must take these things with you." Feng Di gestured to Ling Dengxian to hand over the smaller backpack he was carrying to Ye Ban. Ling Dengxian and Ye Ban were both stunned: "Huh?"

"The situation in the mountains is unpredictable, so it's always good to be more prepared. Hurry up, Xiaoxian." Fengpipe smiled brightly.

"Oh, okay... take it. Pay attention, the water is on the top, the dry food and communicator are a little bit lower, the tent is at the bottom, and the medical supplies are in the secret bags on both sides." Ling Dengxian finally understood why Fengpi asked him to pack the things in two piles. It turned out that it was not to share the burden with him.

I guess I will be the one carrying the bigger and heavier bag containing the flute later.

Ling Dengxian had already foreseen his mission, but Ye Ban was a little overwhelmed: "T-These things...are you suddenly stuffing them on me? Do you want to charge me? I don't have much with me."

"Ah? No money, no money. Since you want to help us, as your companions, we have to provide some help in addition to the official reward, right?" Bagpipe quickly waved his hands to explain.

"But……"

"How about we act together?"

"...No, I would rather cooperate with them. I am not familiar with your combat style." Ye Ban still politely declined.

"Okay then." Bagpipe also expressed his understanding, but he felt a little disappointed.

"Well, thank you for your kindness. The little ones and I will go ahead. Adeng, let's go." Yeban expressed his gratitude sincerely, took the backpack on his back with some hesitation, and left for the mountains with the little animals.

"Then let's go too, from the other side." As expected, Fengdi handed the bag to Ling Dengxian, "Hey, what's that expression on your face?"

"Nothing, I just feel... that you are a little persistent in your idea of ​​traveling with us in the middle of the night." Ling Dengxian used the new Victorian vocabulary he learned from the bagpipe handwriting test last night.

"Well, it's nothing, I just feel..." The Vaifan girl turned around and looked in the direction where Zafra left, "Miss Yeban seems... a little lonely."

Ling Dengxian also looked at the back, dark and determined: "She should have a companion, but she is not with her now, right?"

"Hmm... By the way, I wanted to ask you before, how do you say 'perseverance' in Da Yan dialect?"

"You are really studious..."

"Eh? Is it weird?"

"No, I'm just a little curious about your grades at the Victoria Royal Guard Academy."

"Well, I got full marks in the practical tests, but the theory is always hovering around the passing line... hehe." Bagpipe scratched the back of his head embarrassedly.

"So you're doing this for your classmate? He studies so hard."

"Not entirely." Bagpipe smiled brightly, "Mom always says that women in Vaifan know a little bit about everything."

"Who on earth is your mother..."

"Besides, if you learn more, we can communicate more smoothly." Bagpipe's hair sparkled in the morning light.

Ling Dengxian also smiled unconsciously.

"Why do I feel like I've overlooked something very important..."

"Any new news?"

"Ah, ten minutes ago a reconnaissance team discovered traces of the Iron Eagle Mercenaries."

"Why are you reporting it now!" Yellow-haired Rupert was shocked and asked hurriedly.

"Captain... they just told me that too."

"Damn it, what's going on with the garrison...Detailed intelligence!"

The team member quickly handed her the intelligence file. The captain almost snatched the file away, and after quickly reading it, he calmed down.

"Heading in the direction of the bagpipe? It's really the hinterland in the backup plan. I wonder who this mercenary group wants to deliver the smuggled goods to?"

"Captain!" Another of her team members ran into the reception room. "The garrison is urging us to set off. A team will also go with us."

"Delay first, then hurry. What happened... I hope it's not what I think." Rupert picked up his equipment and got ready.

"Lieutenant Scamander, you're a little slow." Hearing the words of the leading officer of the garrison, Lady Lupo frowned completely.