Chapter 578: Chapter 578 I’ll Lead the Way for You
Counting Lotcar the semi-tank and He Meng who finally decided to pitch in, Yang Yu’s team had three front-liners, which was barely enough.
Sadly, Yang Yu and his group still lacked control skills. Most of their control came from Bai Jin’s Frost Magic’s slowing and freezing effects; the tanks’ contribution to control was pitifully little.
Even now, Yang Yu had still not gotten his hands on the much-coveted “Taunt” skill, which plagued his thoughts day and night.
The “Taunt” skill, a basic skill in other games, Yang Yu never thought it would be so hard to obtain.
Maybe it was because he recently taunted others less often; he must increase his efforts immediately.
However, upon arriving in Baihua City, Yang Yu could finally try to acquire another control skill he had been obsessing over day and night.
And as for the other one, a damage-increasing skill that could only be used after his Blood Volume dropped to a certain level.
With half a day left before his appointment with Qian Xialan, Yang Yu wanted to obtain both skills.
“Is everything you just said true?”
Suddenly, a voice rose from behind Yang Yu. He turned around and saw a pretty two-tailed fox swordsman walking out of the city gate, Xin Mang Madeline.
Yang Yu stopped his ascent toward Lotcar’s back and landed firmly on the ground, asking:
“What’s true or false?”
Xin Mang averted her gaze, scratching her cheek, “I mean, about you saying you’re a Plant-man.”
Yang Yu wasn’t surprised by what Xin Mang brought up; he had seen her hiding behind a pillar when he left the Imperial Palace. But he pretended to be surprised as he replied:
“It should be true. The first time you saw me, I wasn’t looking . The current me is just another evolution from before.
But how do you know I’m a Plant-man? Were you in the palace just now? How did you get in?”
“Just entered in a very ordinary way.
You know about the cause of the war, don’t you?
In order to save two children, I shattered a statue of the Luo Ze Empire…
After that day, I’ve been through a lot.
I had moments of decline and regret, and even thought of death as an end to all things, but after careful consideration, I believe that what I did back then was not wrong, and eventually, I emerged from the shadows.
To protect me, His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister gave me a special pass, which allows me to enter the Imperial Palace whenever I’m in trouble.
If you don’t believe me, I can show it to you right now!”
Reaching inside her clothing, Xin Mang flashed a red special pass,
“I intended to greet you and His Majesty Qian Xialan after your conversation was over, but you ran off so quickly, I didn’t get to say hello to His Majesty Qian Xialan, so I followed you…”
As she spoke, Xin Mang suddenly realized that Yang Yu and Lotcar had vanished without a trace.
Turning around, Xin Mang found that Yang Yu and Lotcar had quietly walked off side by side.
Xin Mang, irritated, ran towards Yang Yu and grabbed his shoulder, even though she was so worried about his identity being exposed and came to warn him kindly, he actually walked off without any appreciation.
“Hey! I’m talking to you! Why did you walk off without saying a word?”
Yang Yu answered, “I just realized that knowing the answer to the question doesn’t seem to bring any benefits.”
“Even if there’s no benefit, it was you who asked the question; listen to me to the end.” Xin Mang crossed her arms in dissatisfaction, her tails swishing behind her, “Moreover, I came up to talk to you for your own good. You don’t have a place to stay yet, do you? Come with me; I know a good inn.”
Yang Yu said indifferently, “Oh? Let’s hear it.”
“Your attitude is really annoying. You understand your current situation, right? Even though you’re a mixed Plant Clan, the Human scent on you is undeniable, and if discovered, you would definitely be troubled and unable to rest well, creating a terrible impression for the meeting with His Majesty tomorrow.”
Xin Mang patted her chest,
“As long as you follow me and stay in the inn I recommend, you’ll definitely get a good night’s sleep, and you’ll be energetic and full of stamina for the audience with His Majesty and the Prime Minister tomorrow.”
Yang Yu spread his hands helplessly, “At the end of the day, you’ve just come to tout an inn. How much commission are you getting?”
“Not at all! I’m not like the average adventurer; do I look like someone hawking inns to you?” Xin Mang’s hand rested on her sword hilt, “I advise you to stop making jokes. If you do, I might just cut you. If you don’t want to go, just say no, don’t besmirch my good intentions.”
“Sorry. It’s just that I haven’t met someone as kind-hearted as you for a long time.” Yang Yu apologized with a smile, “However, before we head back to the inn for rest, I have some things to take care of and I am afraid I can’t go back with you just yet.”
“Should have said that earlier.” Xin Mang let go of her sword, “If you want treatment, I also know a few good doctors at a very fair price.”
Yang Yu shook his head, “It’s not a matter of illness; I want to meet someone from the Blood Lion Clan.”
Hearing Yang Yu mention this race, Xin Mang was stunned for a moment.
The Blood Lion Clan is the race guarding the Royal Family of this nation. Strictly speaking, the current direct lineage of the Royal Family still can be considered a branch of the Blood Lion Clan.
Having the collateral branch become Emperor and the direct descendants become the guards seemed somewhat like an inversion of roles.
“What do you want with them?” After a while, Xin Mang asked.
Yang Yu answered truthfully, “There are areas of swordsmanship I’m not quite comfortable with. I’ve heard they possess some distinct skills that I’d like to learn.”
“Learning skills? From them? Are you sure you’re not joking?”
“I’m not joking; I’m serious. Anyway, I want to meet them first. Whether or not I can learn from them, we’ll see later. If you’re willing to go with me, let’s go together; if not, you can wait here for me. After I finish seeking their teaching, I’ll come back to find you.”
“This…” Xin Mang pondered for a moment, then confidently puffed up her chest, “I’m willing to go with you. I’m not boasting, but I have some connections with them. With me around, I guarantee that within a few days, you’ll definitely learn the skills you want.”
After speaking, Xin Mang suddenly realized something and her voice rose sharply,
“Wait, don’t you have an audience with the Queen tomorrow? And then you’re setting off for the Life Forest? The skills of the Blood Lion Clan aren’t that easy to master!”
“I have my ways. Since you know the way, lead on.”
“You… Isn’t this where you’re supposed to express gratitude properly?”
“Thank you. Now, should we be on our way?”
“Such a perfunctory response.” Xin Mang pouted in dissatisfaction, “Fine, I’ll let it go this time as the bigger person, but next time after accepting help from someone, you must remember to say thank you properly.”