Chapter 1962 - 1961: Worries

Chapter 1962: Chapter 1961: Worries

Liu Ruyi led Li Nianqing and Chen Xiaoyue away from the Sheep Clan and came to Li Feng’s side. However, Liu Ruyi was stopped before she could see Li Feng.

"What does he mean by this?"

Liu Ruyi looked displeased at the woman blocking her way. Ran Yue looked at Liu Ruyi with an indifferent expression: "Heh, losers need the awareness of losers. Do you think just because you lost to my master, you can easily secure a position by his side?"

"You’re not qualified yet. The Horned Rhinoceros is allocated as your riding beast. Follow when the team departs, but without my master’s permission, do not appear before him."

Ran Yue spoke coldly, suddenly turning away without giving the Sheep Clan’s young ladies any face.

"You!"

Liu Ruyi was slightly infuriated. Who does this look down upon, treating me like this? Chen Xiaoyue and Li Nianqing held Liu Ruyi back.

"Actually, this is better. If that person really kept you by his side, it would confirm his ulterior motives."

Chen Xiaoyue said.

Liu Ruyi gritted her teeth in anger: "Hmph, I’m not that desperate, but how dare that guy treat me like this. I will make him regret it one day."

"Let go of me, I’m not that impulsive."

Even though Liu Ruyi was stifled, Chen Xiaoyue made a valid point. Staying constantly in that scoundrel’s vicinity is uncomfortable; this way is better.

Chen Xiaoyue and Li Nianqing exchanged glances and had no choice but to seek another opportunity to ascertain the truth. The Horned Rhinoceros’s broad back was more than enough for the three women to ride together.

Apart from the three women, other soldiers who lost to Li Feng from several chiliarchs also arrived. Having been shocked by previous skirmishes, they didn’t dare to slack off, not only sending their most elite demon soldiers but ensuring their quality was not lacking.

Suddenly, Li Feng’s command gained hundreds of people: over two hundred trusted aides, more than a hundred Dog Clan scouts, plus the newly integrated over five hundred Demon Clan members, making the troop close to a thousand.

Soon the troop was restructured, and Li Feng didn’t interfere with the previously accepted Demon Clan units of a hundred, keeping their original formation and not changing the leading demons due to the tribal nature of the Demon Clan, making abrupt changes difficult to manage.

Instead, it was better to maintain the status quo. The Demon Clan naturally respects strength, and Li Feng’s displayed combat power was sufficient to keep these incorporated Demon Clans loyal for the moment.

This contingent of eighteen hundred became Li Feng’s temporary basic force, while around him were several Demon Clan tribes that lost in the previous skirmishes, including the Sheep Clan. One of Li Feng’s conditions for the contests was to have the other side help bolster his prestige as they traveled together to the frontline camp.

Although slightly delayed, the troop still arrived at the next camp before dusk. The stationed Demon Clan also sensed something unusual because previously passing Demon Clans were typically unitized by thousands. Due to different tribal affiliations, even within the same camp, there wouldn’t be much interaction.

Thus, upon seeing this noticeably larger troop, the stationed Demon Clan felt odd but did not dare neglect, quickly opening the camp for reception.

Shi Xing of the Dog Clan, as the vanguard, played his part with utmost pretentiousness, coming proudly before the commander of the camp.

"My master arrives in grand style; hurry and prepare the camp."

Rather than arousing displeasure, Shi Xing’s haughty demeanor made the commander cautious, fearing that a significant figure might have arrived given the ground’s considerable setup.

"I will immediately arrange for preparation." The stationed commander turned to instruct his men, while staying smilingly attentive to Shi Xing.

"Could you inform which tribe’s noble is visiting?"

"Hmph, how can you inquire about my master’s origins? Less chatter and promptly ready the food and camp."

Shi Xing swept his gaze arrogantly at the other, then ignored the stationed commander and directly led the people into the camp.

Shi Xing, after stirring up the camp, saw the main troop arriving, anxiously stepping out to greet them. His demeanor made the camp’s demon clan not dare neglect, assuming a noble from the Demon Country had arrived, promptly extending a warm welcome.

"Tsk, this is more comfortable now."

Ouyang Qiuhai entered a tent, sighing at the camp’s demon clan’s diligent manners, bringing about a poignant response.

They are humans, yet appeared with such swagger in a Demon Clan camp, and no one questioned them.

Sikong Yu beside him said: "This might be his ability. If it were you or me, wanting to traverse from the Molten Lava Land across the Barbaric Grassland to the First Line Pass, we’d likely face hardship."

Ouyang Qiuhai smirked: "I know he’s capable, alright? It’s just he has guts; anyone else wouldn’t dare such things. But who could foresee these demons being so foolish, truly believing his deceit without questioning."

Sikong Yu chuckled lightly: "This is his real brilliance. Sometimes using one’s brain is better than using brawn. Though he moves with seemingly risky maneuvers, he actually understands human psyche, coupled with the Demon Clan’s tribal system, leaving a minor loophole. This loophole normally goes unnoticed since no one attempts infiltrating the Demon Clan’s ranks."

"Best to rest now; this might be the last moment of peace. The real crisis begins upon reaching the Demon Clan’s main camp."

"Hmm, Yu sister, even if you hadn’t said, I intended asking. Li Feng recruiting Demon Clan followers and having Sheep Clan and others accompany, yes, it bolsters his prestige but isn’t without drawbacks. Once reaching the Demon Clan’s frontline camp, disconnection among the Demon Clan and lack of oversight will no longer occur."

This imposter might deceive these tribal Demon Clans, but at the main camp, there definitely will be high-ranking demons whose insight surpasses these present Demon Clan members."

By then, if his Fire Phoenix Clan identity is exposed, we’d be in a desperate situation, unable to escape facing thousands of demon troops."

"Even growing wings might not help us flee."

"Does he have this in mind?" Sikong Yu queried hesitantly.

"Hmph, whether he does I can’t tell, but I’m genuinely uneasy. Yu sister, better you ask him his plans, so we’re reassured."

Ouyang Qiuhai looked towards Sikong Yu.

"This...!"

Sikong Yu hesitated momentarily.

"Yu sister, if you’re unwilling, I’ll go. Without knowing, I can’t sleep."

Simultaneously.

In another tent, Li Nianqing and Chen Xiaoyue exchanged glances, looked at the sleeping Liu Ruyi, and quietly exited the tent.

"There are guards outside his tent; it’s unlikely we can approach."

"No need to sneak; we’ll go directly." Said Li Nianqing, beginning to stride towards Li Feng’s tent.