Chapter 621 - Border crossing

Chapter 621

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The cramp and claustrophobic compartment under the seat of the carriage made Shin Jiao feel a bit uncomfortable. However, he did not care about these things as he just takes this time to refine a portion of energy from a white stone in his hand.

Over the course of the days he has stayed in this land, he is becoming proficient in refining these mystical stones that contain an abundant amount of energy. However, he also knew that if he is not careful that stone would instead suck in all of the energy in his body which is also the reason why humans could not touch the stone.

It has been almost 3 days since he was taken as a hostage, or rather volunteer to be a hostage. And Shin Jiao would be given a little amount of food just to survive. But what surprises the people who took him is that his vitality seems to be unaffected by the cramped space or the hunger he suffers while only being feed once a day.

Plus they also noticed a very peculiar thing. The so-called young doctor does not request to do bathroom breaks.

It was like he didn't need it at all.

On the evening of the 3rd day, the group arrives in a valley following a small path. This path is a secret path made by the soldier of the Golden Dragon Imperial army who has already retreated. Only those who belong to their group can find such a path through the valley.

"General Xang, we are only two days away from the meeting place." One of the martial cultivators traveling with the general said.

"We will set up camp in this place and rest for a while. We will continue our travel on foot once we enter the valley."

The two followed his command and began preparing to make camp.

Meanwhile, inside the carriage, Shin Jiao still has his eyes close and continually absorbs the energy from the white stone in his hand. Although it is just a palm-size stone, it contains such a vast amount of energy that it has already recovered almost 40 spheres inside his dantian.

Aside from recovering his cultivation energy, Shin Jiao also busy himself reconstructing the core of most of his gears. Since the white stone contains more energy than spirit stone or beast core. He would be a fool not to take advantage of this almost unlimited source of power. Volatile by nature, but once he can successfully tap on this power source and make it stable then he would be able to further enhance his gears and weapons.

When the carriage stopped, Shin Jiao immediately return to being a hostage and even fixing the rope binding him.

Suddenly a strong man opens the cramped compartment and took him out from under there.

When he saw Shin Jiao's situation, he was a bit taken aback. Aside from his unkempt hair and seemingly wrinkled clothes nothing is wrong with him. The man could not even smell that foul stench that humans would always have once compounded in a prison.

This truly baffled this martial cultivator. But he just waves it off his mind and lifted Shin Jiao's body then throws him out of the carriage and into the muddy ground.

It was as if the man wanted to try and smudge that appearance of the young man so that he would appear more human-like.

But who would have known that before Shin Jiao's body could land on the muddy ground, he would twist his body in the air and land on his foot?

"Damn, is he a cat?" the man could not help but mutter to himself.

Meanwhile, the general and the other martial cultivator just look at this scene with a bit of astonishment.

Then suddenly they saw Shin Jiao calmly walking to the side and sits on a log.

"It smells good… Aren't you guy worried that a wild animal would attack us?" Shin Jiao casually said while looking at the meat being grilled by the fire.

No one answered and just continue doing their chores. With nothing to do, Shin Jiao just casually sits there with a relaxed expression.

He didn't want to bother with these guys and just wanted to take in a breath of fresh air after being inside that cramped place.

Suddenly his attention shifts to a bushy area.

Using his contact lenses, he immediately saw the infrared silhouette of multiple wolf-like beasts slowly crouching toward the camp.

If this is any other day, Shin Jiao would not mind these things making a rampage. But this is different, he still needs these three to take him to the Dragon Empire. So he decided to warn them.

"Ugh… I… I can smell a group of beasts coming our way… Ewww… What a nasty smell." Shin Jiao suddenly said.

The three immediately became alert. This is because they have already known that this young doctor has a very sensitive nose. And throughout their travel, they have already proven his words to be correct.

"Where are the scents coming from?" General Xang asked while already drawing his sword.

Shin Jiao pointed at the direction where the beast is would be appearing.

"I think there are many of them." He muttered.

The three suddenly jumps up to the trees and vanish from the area. Then, a dagger came flying towards Shin Jiao and cut the rope binding him.

He didn't mind this and just walked closer to the bonfire and continue roasting the meat prepared. He would even put some garnishing on the meat making its aroma truly enticing. When the three saw this, they just shook their heads.

For the three days that they have traveled they already knew that this guy would not escape. They even have the feeling that he is deliberately putting himself in their hands as if he is trying to escape from something or someone.

With the strong smell in the air, the beast became impatient and immediately pounces towards that mouthwatering smell that is making their stomach churn in hunger.

However, as the beasts attack so did they fall from the trap.

What came to the view is a pack of silver-colored wolves. The pack is being led by an alpha with black and silver fur.

The three worked in sync with each other and effectively took care of the pack. However, they soon realized that the alpha is not a simple opponent.

And so the three soldiers suddenly faced a dangerous battle against the alpha wolf.

Both parties soon began to suffer from grievous wounds as the battle drags on. Suddenly, General Xang grabs the opportunity to deal with a lethal strike at the wolf's underbelly while sacrificing his left arm from being bitten.

When the battle ended, the three collapses and became unconscious.

The next day…

General Xang woke up with his head feeling a bit heavy and his body in pain. However, he suddenly realized that he is actually inside the carriage and they are already traveling.

"It seems that those two are fine." He muttered to himself as he slowly stood up, but then he felt a pang of pain on his side and groaned.

"General! You're awake! That's good…" a man suddenly enters the carriage and checks on General Xang's condition.

"Take this general, it is for the pain." The man said while handing General Xang a small pill.

General Xang immediately showed suspicion in his eyes upon seeing the pill. This is because he has seen those pills before and that those pills came from the famous Doctor's clinic in the Silver Moon Empire capital city.

Seeing his commander's reaction, the man suddenly showed an assuring look.

"It is safe sir, we already took one upon waking up." the man said.

General Xang trusted these two so he took the pill and swallowed it in one go.

Not long later, he could feel the pain throughout his body lessen.

"Where… where is the young doctor?" ask General Xang.

The man pointed at the roof of the carriage.

"Young Doctor Ji…"

"Ah, yes mister. I guess you are already awake. Take your time and rest, you suffer the most grievous wounds."

When the man heard Shin Jiao's words, his eyes suddenly turned murderous. How dare a mere doctor to address their general casually? He wanted to rush up and beat him up. But he suddenly saw the general waving his hand to stop the man from flaring up.

But the one outside who is driving the carriage was the one who shouted.

"How dare you address our general casually?! Do you want to get beaten, boy?"

"Both of you shut up!"

"Sigh… Young Doctor Ji, I'm guessing that you are the one who saved us, correct?"

Shin Jiao's figure jumps down from the roof of the carriage and appears next to the one driving it.

"Yes, I just can't eat your food without doing anything, right?" Shin Jiao said nonchalantly.

"Thank you… I am General Woji Xang of the Golden Dragon Empire, and these are my trusted subordinates, Captain Yuzhing Long, and that man beside you is Zhuli Zang."

"Nice to meet you!"

"May I ask you a question, Doctor Ji…"

"Yes…"

"We have imprisoned you and bound you for 4 days now, aren't you going to escape and return to the capital?"

Upon hearing this question, Shin Jiao seems to think for a while then turns his head sideways to look at the general.

"I'm guessing that you have done your research about me, right? You know that I have lost my memories and don't know who I am. Since I am not that Qiong Ji from the Ji clan, I might be another person. I'm trying my luck to the Golden Dragon Empire, maybe I can find my answers there."

The three people who heard his answer just turned silent and General Xang just gave Shin Jiao a nod. He knew that he didn't have to force this person to follow them. Plus it seems that they are actually the ones who fell for this bastard's plans.

And so, the group continues to travel along the secret path passing through the valley.

After a few days have passed, they soon arrive in front of a tall mountain. As soon as their carriage appears a group of men suddenly blocks their path and a strong killing intent could be felt in the air.