Yang Lie stood at the front of the group, her hand on the hilt of her knife, her eyes fixed on the hillside ahead.
Shen Xiaochuan walked over and asked in a low voice, “What did you find?”
“There are people moving about 500 meters away, more than one, it looks like they’re dragging someone,” Yang Lie replied in a low voice.
Shen Xiaochuan immediately raised his hand, signaling the team to stop.
He took out a reconnaissance talisman from his backpack, activated it, and threw it forward.
The talisman instantly transformed into a bird and soared into the sky.
A moment later, an image flashed into his mind—on a hillside, a group of green-skinned monsters were leading several girls westward.
One of the girls was pinned to the ground and her mouth was gagged; she could only struggle desperately.
Ling Feng rushed over, his brow furrowed: “God, Goblin is kidnapping people, the situation is bad.”
Shen Xiaochuan’s eyes darkened: “How many?”
“More than twenty, the leader is carrying a bone axe and wearing leather armor,” Ling Feng replied after careful observation.
A system message then appears:
[Triggered D-rank quest: Girl and Beast]
[Mission Objective: Rescue the kidnapped human girl (0/3)]
[Reward: Faith Points +500, Random Elementary Skill Book x1]
“I’ll accept.” Shen Xiaochuan accepted without hesitation.
He activated the scanning function and quickly located the Goblin leader.
[Target: Goblin Leader]
[ Combat power: 88]
[Talent: None]
[Equipment: Inferior Bone Axe, Crude Leather Armor]
Shen Xiaochuan loosened his grip slightly.
This combat power was even inferior to that of his ordinary soldiers.
” Ling Feng “.
He turned and ordered, “Take thirty men and flank them from the left, cut off their retreat.
Stay hidden and wait for my signal.”
“Understood.” Ling Feng nodded and immediately led the team to set off.
Yang Lie drew her sword, the blade flashing slightly, and said coldly, “God, I can make my move now.”
Shen Xiaochuan waved his hand and shouted: “Everyone, get ready!
Saving lives is the priority.
Don’t hurt the girl!”
The team quickly advanced up the hillside.
When there were still 200 meters left, Goblin noticed something was wrong.
A goblin leaped onto a rock, letting out a sharp howl.
The other monsters immediately grabbed their weapons and surrounded the girls.
Shen Xiaochuan no longer concealed his whereabouts and charged out first, followed closely by fifty soldiers.
“kill!”
Yang Lie took the lead, slashing down the charging Goblin with a single blow.
The monster didn’t even have time to scream before it collapsed to the ground.
Goblin’s formation was thrown into chaos.
The two tried to escape westward, but were intercepted by Ling Feng and his team and killed in a few moves.
The rest huddled together, protecting the leader.
The Goblin leader roared, his face contorted with rage, and grabbed the nearest blonde girl, pulling her in front of him to act as a human shield.
“Don’t come any closer!”
He roared, “Or I’ll kill her!”
Shen Xiaochuan stopped in his tracks.
The girl’s face was streaked with tears, her lips were pale, and her body trembled slightly. Visit g.com for the full chapter.
But she didn’t cry out; she gritted her teeth and remained silent.
“Put her down,” Shen Xiaochuan said in a deep voice.
“Get out of my way!
Or I’ll slit her throat!”
Goblin yanked hard, leaving a red mark on the girl’s neck.
Shen Xiaochuan’s gaze shifted slightly as he looked at Yang Lie.
Yang Lie nodded slightly and quietly took a step to the right.
At the same time, Ling Feng had already completed the encirclement.
Suddenly, Shen Xiaochuan swung a lightning-type battle blade straight at Goblin’s face.
Goblin ducked and dodged, holding the girl and sideways to avoid her.
In that split second, Yang Lie lunged forward and slashed at the arm of the opponent holding the axe.
The bone axe fell to the ground with a thud.
The girl was thrown out and fell heavily to the ground.
Ling Feng immediately rushed forward and pulled her away.
Goblin lunges at Yang Lie with his bare hands.
The two became entangled in a fight.
Goblin possessed immense strength, striking Yang Lie squarely in the chest with a punch.
Yang Lie staggered back half a step, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.
But he steadied himself and immediately counterattacked—his knee slammed into the opponent’s abdomen, followed by a slash with his sword, cutting through the opponent’s thigh.
Goblin staggered backward and turned to flee.
Shen Xiaochuan has already arrived.
He drew his sword, leaped up, and slashed down.
The blade pierced through Goblin from his shoulder to his waist, splitting him in two instantly, his head rolling several meters away.
The surroundings suddenly fell silent.
The remaining Goblin scattered and fled when their leader was killed.
Ling Feng led the pursuit, and none of them escaped.
The battle is over.
Shen Xiaochuan walked towards the girls.
They huddled together, trembling, none of them daring to look up.
“It’s alright now.”
He said, “You are safe.”
No one responded.
A moment later, the blonde girl slowly stood up.
Her clothes were torn, and her face was injured, but her eyes were clear.
She quickly walked to the side of a wounded soldier, squatted down, and placed her hand on his chest.
A soft white light appeared, the wound stopped bleeding, and breathing gradually became steady.
A system message appears:
[C-level talent detected: Healing Light]
Shen Xiaochuan looked at her: “What’s your name?”
The girl withdrew her hand: ” Anna.”
“I am a Believers of the Church of the Goddess of Light.”
How were you arrested?
“The village was destroyed by a demon.”
Anna’s voice was soft yet clear: “The church organization was evacuating when it was attacked en route, and the group was scattered.
We fled into the mountains, where we were discovered by Goblin.”
He to Yang Lie Dao: “Check the surroundings to see if there are any ambushes.”
“Yes.” Yang Lie accepted the order and led her men to search.
Ling Feng approached and reported in a low voice: “Three soldiers were killed and seven were injured, but all have been properly treated.”
Shen Xiaochuan hummed in agreement: ” What’s on Goblin?”
“The weapons were all of poor quality, except for the chief’s bone axe, which was slightly better.
There was also an old leather bag containing a few copper coins.”
“Bring it back to Skydome City and register it in the warehouse.”
He looked at Anna: “Can you walk?”
Anna nodded: “Okay.”
“Then come back with us.”
Where to?
“My divine kingdom”.
Anna looked at him, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, yet also a glimmer of hope, and asked softly, “Will you take us in?”
Shen Xiaochuan stared at her: “I won’t kill you now.
Whether you stay or not depends on yourselves.”
Anna lowered her head, her fingertips gently rubbing her palms, a vague unease creeping into her heart.
After surveying the battlefield, Ling Feng walked over, carrying a bone axe: “Lord God, everything is settled.”
Shen Xiaochuan looked up at the sky.
The sun was setting, and dusk was approaching.
“Prepare to return home.”
He said, “Before leaving, I burned the body.”
“yes!”
The group sprang into action, bringing dry grass and firewood to pile up Goblin’s body and set it on fire.
Black smoke rose in wisps.
Shen Xiaochuan stood by the fire, gazing at the flickering flames.
Anna approached and asked softly, “Why did you save us?”
“Task requirements.”
“But you could have ignored it.”
“But I took charge.”
Anna paused for a moment, then said, “I will treat it, as a way of repaying you.”
“I don’t lack people who can heal injuries.”
“But I can help you save on potion consumption.”
Shen Xiaochuan glanced at her sideways: “Do you know how many faith points my potion is worth?”
“I don’t know Dao.”
Anna calmly said to Dao, “But I know that the more people who survive, the stronger your kingdom will be.”
Shen Xiaochuan squinted his eyes.
This woman is no ordinary person.
Just as he was about to speak, Yang Lie walked over.
“My Lord, new footprints have been found on the west side.
At least five people have gone towards the valley.”
Shen Xiaochuan’s eyes turned cold: “Not Goblin?”
“The footprints were larger and the steps were more synchronized, as if they had been trained.”
Anna’s expression changed drastically: “Impossible…
that team should have headed south.”
Shen Xiaochuan stared at her: “Who is this team you’re talking about?”