It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"Go away." Andel's brows tightened, his fists hardened, and his anger rose. "You married two wives, why do you want to sleep with me? Go to sleep by yourself."

Bai Lin smiled helplessly, "So, I said that, it's just a show of force. How dare I marry two? If I really did that, I wouldn't dare go back to see Katie."

Grayer nodded, holding his chin and said, "Well, it's indeed inappropriate to marry a woman. After all, the captain is also a woman..."

"Um...Katie should also be a woman's name, right?" Nowen interrupted, scratching his cheek embarrassedly.

"Ah, is that so?"

Andel's expression was as if she was holding her urine, very tangled and uncomfortable. Finally, she relaxed her tightly knitted brows and said with a dissatisfied look,

"Forget it, it's your own business anyway, do whatever you want."

Although he didn't know what Andel was upset about, Bai Lin just thought she didn't want to squeeze into the tent anymore. So, everyone set off on the journey back.

Chapter 237 The Eye of Homecoming

The return journey usually takes about the same amount of time as the return journey. Even in places that have already been passed, there is a high probability of new ecological changes. While bringing two new people, the group's pace did not slow down. At this point, Nowen could not help but ask,

"Isn't it said that the cat spirits generally have poor physical abilities? Why do you seem to have it easier than me?"

Qinoli glanced at Nowen and asked calmly, "How long has it been since you humans last saw a cat spirit?"

"Although there have always been some small rumors, this is the first time in hundreds of years that we have had such direct contact." Nowen thought for a moment and gave this answer.

Qinoli nodded. "That's right. Hundreds of years ago, we considered our own physical abilities. After generations of improvements, we are no longer what we used to be."

"The muscle structure and density of a cat, the arm span and lateral movement of a human. This is the extent of our current achievements."

Hearing this, Bai Lin glanced at Qinoli's slender arms, then squinted his eyes and thought, is this the muscle density of a cat? Why does it look like a bamboo pole that can be broken at will? But after all, this is a different world, and some strange things are normal.

"Since you're so powerful, you should be good at fighting. Don't you have any protective gear like soft armor, or weapons?"

Bai Lin asked this question. She originally thought that she would have to drag two burdens away. It seems that they are still quite capable. Qinuofu saw Bai Lin ask this and answered,

"No ordinary forest monster can threaten us. The situation in the settlement just now is not suitable for changing clothes, so I packed all my things in my bag. As for weapons..."

Qinuofu took Qinuoli's hand, leaned against her like a little bird, and said, "My sister herself is much more reliable than weapons, and I am more responsible for support and analysis."

"Oh, I see." Bai Lin lowered his chin thoughtfully, and then saw Qinoli trying to push Qinofu away with a shy look on his face, saying something like, "You are so old, don't do this." He couldn't help but smile.

This pair of sisters have a very good relationship and they liven up the team atmosphere. It would be great to have them along.

But after a while, she no longer thought so.

Having just recovered from a serious injury, Bai Lin's physical condition was not good, so he was a little tired at the speed of their team. As for Nowen, who was at the bottom of the group, his physical condition had always been similar to Bai Lin's. So when Qinuofu approached them with an energetic look, they were too lazy to say a word.

Fei'er seemed a bit irritated, but Bai Lin stopped Qinuofu from harassing her excessively. Andel was almost always out, so she didn't have much time to spend with her to vent. And Grell was responsible for the investigation, so he didn't have much time to spare...

So, Qinofu suggested,

"Hey, since you're so busy, how about I do some scouting for you, big brother? That way you can have some free time to chat with me more."

Grayer's expression turned serious, and he said in a calm voice, "Hey, little girl, scouting is no joke. If you accidentally miss something dangerous, you'll put the team in danger. If you want to chat, there'll be plenty of time after we return to Camitlan."

Qinuofu didn't seem to hear the seriousness of Grayer's words at all. She blinked her bright green eyes blankly and said,

"If there are no problems, then it's a very simple problem, isn't it?"

As she spoke, Qinuofu uttered a few strangely scaled characters, like a lyric in a descending cadence. Although her voice was sweet, it couldn't withstand the deep, winding tones, reminding Bai Lin of the ringing of temple bells. Mysterious, unknown, and seemingly divine, yet also a cursed, ancient sound.

Then, a small white ball of light that did not quite match the chant appeared in the palm of her hand. The ball was like an eyeball, with a small eyeball emitting blue light in the core. It quickly rose above the sea of ​​trees and disappeared from everyone's sight.

After that, a tiny screen-like object appeared in front of Qinuofu's right eye, emitting a light blue light. It looked quite technological. Grayer looked at this scene and asked curiously,

"what is this?"

Qinuofu seemed very proud of her ability and declared, "This is my spell. While it can collect information with the naked eye, it can also perform some magic flow calculations. Within a one-kilometer radius, it can even capture the moment when morning dew drips from flower petals. How is it? Pretty impressive, right?"

Looking at Qinofu's boast, Grayer asked doubtfully, "Is it really that powerful? None of the magicians in my previous team have ever used this kind of spell. And if it's magical observation, aren't you afraid of being detected by some powerful monsters?"

Qinoli interjected, "Don't worry about that. Qinoli's magic is mainly based on microstructures, and the precision is so high that others can't easily detect it. This kind of magic is like a magic clot that may appear in the atmosphere at any time. It is unrecognizable to normal people or monsters."

"As for her reconnaissance ability, that's her own secret. It's normal that you human mages don't know how to use it. In short, I believe she will be fine."

Qinoli's explanation was very accurate and relatively easy to understand. Grell digested the meaning a little and nodded in understanding, but he did not immediately reply to the two cat girls. Instead, he turned around and asked,

"Captain, since her abilities are so powerful, why don't you let Andel come back first? You're not in good shape right now, so the team should save as much energy as possible."

"...Alright, once we find out what's going on, it won't be too late to send her out to set traps or something." Bai Lin accepted this suggestion and decided to tell Andel about it the next time she returned. Their current food supply was enough for the group to eat for a few days, so there was no need to let Andel run around for the time being.

"Hey, let's get started, let's have a pleasant exchange." Qinuofu asked energetically, "Can you tell me about your adventures first? I have always loved listening to human stories, but stories are stories. This is the first time I have seen an adventurer appear before my eyes."

Chapter 238 Everyone’s Going Forward

"Well... I don't mind just telling you stories, but the stories that reach you are vastly different from mine. Adventurers like me often only have the most mundane and trivial experiences."

Seeing Qinuofu's anticipation, Greer gave her a reminder to prevent her from being disappointed. Qinuofu, however, seemed to be completely unconcerned and said, "No problem." Then the two began chatting.

"Well, let's start with my first mission, getting rid of rats in the sewers."

Although Grell's story was indeed quite ordinary, and he wasn't very good at telling stories, after listening for a long time, Bai Lin could still taste the bitterness and satisfaction after success.

During meals in the tavern, Bai Lin often saw new adventurers like the ones Greer had described. Their busy figures, their desperate attempts to find work and their constant frustrations, their vibrant spirits shattered by the repeated setbacks of reality—all things she had never experienced before.

As a time traveler, she was immediately assigned to a difficult task. Although it was arduous, now that she thought about it, the process wasn't too long. Some adventurers, on the other hand, might have lived in the sewers for months. In Camitlan, there were simply too many adventurers. How could young people like these, just starting out, stand a chance of being noticed?

Bai Lin had endured training unmatched by any normal person, allowing her to immediately accept such a mission. After all, a normal person would have died countless times based on her experience. The rest of the team were all experienced individuals. Aside from Fei'er, the youngest, Andel, looked to be over 25.

After years of polishing, those who finally stood out from the crowd have become as steady as they are today. At this point, they truly live like "adventurers", and even in this mountain forest, they can have a relaxed mentality to appreciate the scenery, see the wonders, and enjoy nature.

Well, everyone has been through this, so it seems that apart from their experiences, I also need to explore the spirit and reasons that have sustained them to this day. Bai Lin thought so.

As they walked, the sun passed and dusk fell, and everyone slowly slowed down their pace, preparing to camp as the sky gradually darkened. After asking Andel about the progress of the march, Bai Lin was surprised to find that his own speed had not slowed down at all, and had even accelerated.

"Of course," Andel said. "Not to mention that there haven't been any accidents today. Thanks to Qinofu's detection capabilities, some unexpected situations that previously required me to get close to observe have been eliminated. This has saved the team time waiting, and our journey today can be said to be smooth sailing."

It seemed that Andel was full of praise for Qinuofu's abilities. Bai Lin also smiled slightly. This was good. After all, Qinuofu would have to partner with them for at least one day, not to mention that Andel might have to sleep in the same tent with her.

"A smooth journey...? I really hope it can be like this every day." Bai Lin sighed.

"Yeah, but if everything goes so smoothly every day, wouldn't everyone want to be an adventurer?" Andel shrugged helplessly, then said hello to Bai Lin and walked to the center of the camp.

Dinner was still monster meat. At the table, Qinofu was still chatting with Grayer. It seemed that the stories he told were quite attractive to Qinofu, but it might just be that this little girl was more energetic.

"Speaking of which... have you ever considered forming a long-term team?" In an atmosphere that was more heated than usual, Nowen asked.

"Huh? Norman, aren't you the one who's most afraid of trouble? It's impossible for us to always receive high-paying missions. That's not like you at all."

Andel, who was very confused, asked back in surprise. Bai Lin and Fei'er also knew this. Nowen just wanted to do some higher-paying tasks, and not to go out to do things frequently like other adventurers.

Embarrassed, Norman scratched his head and said, "That being said, I think everyone is very capable, especially the captain. Although she looks only in her early twenties, she's truly reliable. I think if we work together, we won't be able to do a bad job on the mission."

Bai Lin nodded and said, "Indeed. This time, the Cat Spirit Tribe's mission was officially announced by the superiors in Camitlan, but it hasn't been circulated to the public yet. We have completed the highest level of the mission this time, so it's only natural that we have a little fame."

Bai Lin hadn't seen much of Nowen's strength, so she didn't express her opinion directly. Honestly, Bai Lin really needed a team, but like many reincarnated people, the other team members simply couldn't keep up with her growth rate.

If possible... she wanted to find a team of players of Fei'er's level or higher, so that they could feel like they were improving together. If she dragged the whole team down by herself, she wouldn't mind much, but the team members would still have some concerns.

Whether or not they will form a fixed team remains to be seen. This is what Bai Lin thought.

"Well, when I think about it this way, I think it's quite reliable. I have no objection. What about you, Andel?" Grayer asked after listening to the two people's speeches.

"As for me, I think it's a good thing. Although we don't know each other very well, we still have something in common." Andel spread his hands and said naturally.

"Hmm? What do they have in common?" Bai Lin smiled and looked at everyone. She was not very familiar with either man, so she had to learn this from Andel.

Andel rolled his eyes at Bai Lin and said to him in a helpless tone, "It's all about you, you stupid captain."

"Ah, me?" Bai Lin pointed at himself and asked in confusion.

Norman nodded, and Greer agreed, saying, "Indeed." Even Fei'er shook her head helplessly and said, "You really have no self-awareness."

Grayer patted his thigh, holding the skewer in his hand with an approving smile on his face. He said, "Captain, you truly embody the adventurous spirit I've always sought. This is the first time in all these years that I've seen an adventurer willingly put himself in danger for the future of humanity and other races."

"It's no exaggeration to say that my soul has been touched by your actions. In short, I support you very much, Captain."

Grayer raised the barbecue in his hand, as if he was using meat instead of wine, which caused everyone to laugh.

Chapter 239 Dispersal

"I have similar thoughts to Grayer," Nowen said with a smile. "It might be a spur-of-the-moment thing, but with the captain around, I'm also a bit adventurous."

"You just feel uncomfortable being teased by some women in the bar every day?" Andel immediately interrupted, as if hitting the nail on the head, and he repeatedly denied it. Seeing that everyone had a good relationship, Bai Lin also asked with a smile,

"What about you, Andel?"

The quarrel between Andel and Nowen came to an abrupt end. "Me? Do you even need to ask me? I really don't know what you are thinking..."

"There's something I'd like to hear you say in person." Bai Lin spoke like a little devil, his voice soft and dangerous, his smile tinged with a hint of evil, leaving Andel feeling momentarily bewildered. A sudden "oh" echoed from the crowd, a voice of enlightenment that only made Andel even more panicked.

"I...I. I suspect you are targeting me." After the panic, Andel thought carefully, frowned, and looked at Bai Lin and replied like this, while Bai Lin continued to answer with a smile,

"How could that be? There's no benefit in me targeting you. You can just say a few heartfelt words like them, and it won't hurt you."

"You are simply bullying me. How can anyone say such a thing?" Andel suddenly yelled like a spoiled child. Then, she began to breathe heavily as if she had lost her breath. Finally, she added,

"If you have any questions about adventure in the future, don't ask me!"

Bai Lin quickly waved his hand to appease him, "Don't be like this, it's just a joke, you are not a child anymore, be good."

"I fucking..." Andel finally couldn't help but swear. Amidst the laughter of the crowd, she was pushed back to her seat. Amidst all the noise and cheers, Fei'er asked quietly,

"What kind of thing is that?"

Her words were like a sharp blade rubbing against Bai Lin's back, searching for a suitable edge to cut. Bai Lin's face froze, and driven by his survival instinct, his brain quickly thought and came up with an answer.

"It's not what you think anyway."

Fei'er nodded thoughtfully and said "Oh". No one, including Bai Lin, dared to say a word. Perhaps it was the oppressive aura, or perhaps they were just not used to Fei'er speaking. Taking advantage of the moment when Qinuofu opened her mouth but hadn't finished speaking, Bai Lin hurriedly asked Fei'er before she could make another shocking statement.

"What do you think, Fei'er? Do you want to form this team too?"

Fei'er nodded. She was originally sitting next to Bai Lin, and she moved closer to Bai Lin like a kitten. Then she said,

"If there's a chance, I'll tell you in private."

Although this sentence sounded not only sweet but also profound, and not the kind of teasing words a girl of Fei'er's age would say, in fact, a little blonde girl named Katie Pello had used this kind of sweet talk on Bai Lin countless times, but the problem did not lie there.

With Bai Lin's understanding of Fei'er and the somewhat bland sentiment in her words, he could discern a mixture of loneliness and passion. Perhaps everyone only heard Fei'er's aggressiveness, but Bai Lin, putting himself in her shoes, felt the sensation of a glass of ice water pouring over him.

Is it a bad thing to listen to her talk about her past? Bai Lin pondered this, her heart pounding. Her eyes, which had been distracted for a moment, met Fei'er's again, a peculiar expression on their face. A door to judgment opened before Bai Lin's eyes.

Heaven and hell, which one do you want to go to?

It was probably a similar feeling, but Bai Lin didn't pay too much attention to it. She sat by her tent in the middle of the night, keeping watch. Looking at Fei'er sleeping beside her, perhaps she was just a young girl who had carried too much.

The night wind was particularly eerie tonight. Although there seemed to be more people around, Bai Lin still felt a subtle, almost unseen feeling lingering around her. She felt a little uneasy, but after thinking about it, she realized it might be because she was too injured and too tired today. So she didn't get up to exercise that night, but sat by the tent, resting her eyes.

Suddenly, an arrow appeared in her hand. Bai Lin, who had been a little relaxed, immediately tensed up her nerves and her body jumped up. While looking around, Bai Lin immediately shouted at the top of her voice,

"Enemy—attack—"

Sure enough, her intuition hadn't failed her. With the distorted forest, the feeling of the enemy lurking in the shadows, Bai Lin unhesitatingly assembled her helmet, drew her weapon, and once again called out to her teammates. Then, a nearly imperceptible, perfectly round sphere was hurled into the air. Just as Bai Lin locked onto her target, ready to leap and swat it away, the sphere exploded.

A large amount of fog, just like the situation last time, made Bai Lin grit his teeth in anger. Those assassins with shadowy monsters, those dark shadows in the jungle, really always came out to harass after completing a mission, right? I really wanted to mess with them and their nest as well.

Before the fog completely dissipated, Fei'er was the only one who came into contact with her. This time, without Katie's assistance, Bai Lin's situation immediately became serious. Their team was missing "eyes."

However, Bai Lin was not too anxious because of this. Instead, he explained to Fei'er, "There is a chronic poison in the fog. We need to leave the range of the fog first."

Fei'er nodded without replying. Although, judging by their previous performance, the shadowy figures could locate everyone's position in this fog, and thus the two of them might be ambushed, the longer they stayed in the fog, the weaker their combat effectiveness would be.

Without hesitation, Bai Lin pulled Fei'er up and headed towards the direction where the men had set up their tent. The priest was the core of the team, so it was only natural that she should confirm their safety first. However, if she hadn't encountered them, she wouldn't have stayed long, but would have exited the fog from that side.

At this moment, a ray of light blossomed from above Bai Lin and the others' heads like a flower, followed by a powerful air pressure, like a pair of giant, loving hands. After brushing across everyone's cheeks, it powerfully and directly parted the clouds.

Well done, Nowen! Although Bai Lin wanted to praise the person holding the staff, the initiator of this spell, she didn't have the chance. Bai Lin immediately rushed in the direction of the sharp murderous intent, using all her strength to rush forward.

Chapter 240 Continuous Provocation and Pulling Monsters

"Dang—" A series of crisp iron clashes, accompanied by a series of teeth-grinding humming sounds, echoed through the now-deadly silent night forest. The round shield clashed fiercely with the pitch-black longsword, so dark that even the sparks of collision couldn't reflect its own shape. The opponent escaped the blow, performing a graceful backward flip in mid-air, landing lightly on the ground.

The attack was very powerful, and Bai Lin, who blocked it hastily, had no energy left to pursue. However, the opponent obviously had no intention of leaving. Instead, he swung his sword and stood facing Bai Lin and his group.

"You guys are really haunting us. Wasn't the loss last time enough to teach you a lesson?" Bai Lin asked with a hint of sarcasm.

To be honest, facing this group of assassins, especially the guy named Xifa, she really had no confidence in winning, not to mention that her body was not in the best condition yet. Although Bai Lin brought a group of reliable teammates who were in relatively good condition this time, the problem was not how to defeat the opponent, but -

How to get everyone out alive.

Gazing at the dark forest in the distance, Bai Lin knew full well that this was the assassins' home turf. Although Aundair had called them cultists, it was clear that these cultists did have their own strengths. Bai Lin brushed the blade with his gauntlet, then stood facing the enemy without striking first.

"Heavy losses? What a joke! What does their deaths have to do with me?" The assassin laughed a few times after hearing Bai Lin's words and then replied. Because he revealed his original voice, Bai Lin immediately remembered his identity.

"Oh? So you are my defeated enemy. So you want to go down with those guys?" Bai Lin immediately continued to pursue without mercy. This group of assassins is most dangerous when they are together. If he is provoked and rushes up to fight Bai Lin and his group head-on, that would naturally be the best outcome.

Unfortunately, the assassin, perhaps possessing extremely good psychological qualities, did not respond to Bai Lin's question. "A defeated opponent? If you really thought I was a non-threatening opponent, you wouldn't be standing there arguing with me. Then, I'm waiting for my people to kill your teammates. What are you waiting for..."