This time I chose Paladin.

Chapter 109 Never Again
The Spirit Messenger hadn't been able to successfully communicate with her match for a long time, so she had to start solving the problem herself.

But this is difficult. In the past, the heir of the family was the elder sister, and her position was just a vase who was good at eating, drinking and having fun, and did not compete with her elder sister for the right of inheritance.

Her greatest survival skill is that she knows how to assess the situation and when to run away... Because at home, no one relies on her for integrity, ability, or face. She is not relied upon anywhere and has never solved a problem on her own. The few times she started a business, she failed four times in a year.

Mei Yan's mind was in a state of confusion. She tried hard to establish a connection in her heart, but she could not sense her sister's mind at all. It was as if her soul was locked in a chaotic prison, where only the bars separating the inside and the outside were so clear.

"Damn it... Nie Weiyang..." Mei Yan gritted her teeth.

Nie Weiyang was in the bushes not far away, leaning against a tree. The sound of the rushing river completely concealed his presence. He watched Mei Yan release a gray spirit, which wept and howled as it flew towards the distant mountains.

What's in the mountains?
Nie Weiyang had an idea and followed him across the mountains.

……

Today, all over the world, there are settlements of all sizes hidden in the mountains and hills, and the same is true beside the rivers.

The mountains are like waves, and a gray spirit is roaming among them. It lurks under the grass and passes through the branches and leaves. The gray mist passes through the light and shadow, and occasionally when it intersects with the sunlight, a little of the hazy gray mist is burned away.

After flying for several thousand meters in a straight line, the spirit turned and landed in a forest on the mountainside.

Some huge trees that have grown for thousands of years stand here. They share the same roots with the mountains and watch everything quietly.

The breeze laughed and surrounded the spirit, but the spirit just cried and made Mei Yan's voice: "Is there anyone here? I am one of the messengers of the Return Sect, and I need help now."

The sound echoed in the lonely wind.

Soon, a young man emerged from a patch of grass. He looked at the spirit warily and straightened his slightly dirty outdoor clothes.

"Someone," he said. "What's going on?"

While he was speaking, he was still chewing something, as if he was eating.

Mei Yan was completely silenced by him.

"I need to cross the river," she said.

"only you?"

"It's just me."

"It's not common," the young man said in amazement, "Wait a minute, it's hard to get a ride now."

"I can't wait, I have to go back immediately. I can pay for all the expenses of a trip..."

"It's not a matter of numbers, it's that Boss He isn't here right now..."

[Huaxia - Zhongzhou - The leader unit [Digger] in the riverside area has died and entered the trigger cooldown period.]

First kills of [Digger]: Players [He Li] (41%), [Bai Yuesheng] (28%), [Click to view list]... Reward: [Fighter of Earth]. Underground biomass production in the associated area +20%, underground structural instability -10%, duration: 90 days. The "Leader-level Hostile Target File" has been updated. All players are requested to review the target information and [claim the reward].

youth:"……"

Mei Yan: “…”

Quite embarrassing.

"Oh," Mei Yan said dryly, "You mean he's not on the riverbank?"

youth:"……"

This was even more awkward. "Anyway, just wait a bit." The young man clicked his tongue and scratched his neck. "It's the middle of the day, the sun is blazing. Would you like to come sit in our camp for a while? Oh, we don't have any food for you."

Mei Yan: “…………”

Who cares about your two mouthfuls of rice!
"I won't go." She laughed, "My spirit body is waiting here. Call me whenever you are free."

"O'erK." The young man threw down a fancy ending in Chinese and English, turned around and dived into the deep grass and trees again, and disappeared in a short while.

On a tree not far away, Nie Weiyang, without his armor, squatted at the root of a thick branch, but still pressed the branch into a dangerous bend.

he mused.

Although he had no idea what this settlement was like, he had heard of the name He Li. A few years later, this man would establish the ferry crossing "Tianyu Ferry" along the river, controlling the river for a considerable period. He called himself "He Bo" and had a military advisor, Bai Yuesheng, by his side. He appeared to be a hero, but in reality, while not entirely unscrupulous, he was known for murder and arson.

Moreover, Tian Yu Du's forces are independent and not only refuse to cooperate with the government, but also think they can be the king of a region. The society they rule tends to be feudal, which has fundamental ideological conflicts with the government.

Nie Weiyang was not present when he was dealt with. After all, he was engaged in pursuit, raids and assassinations. He could approach and stab evil individuals to death, but he generally did not participate in such struggles and clashes between local forces.

It now appears that this settlement hidden in the mountains and forests is probably the prototype of the later Yudu Ferry. He Li must have had some kind of adventure to master the method of crossing the river at this time. Judging from the content of this announcement, there may be an underground space nearby?

Tianyu, Tianyu...

He believed that he had a destiny and yet he colluded with a cult. No wonder this guy thought he could become king in the future.

After a long wait, near dusk, the young man finally emerged from the bushes. He pushed aside a hanging branch and greeted the spirit lingering in the shadows.

"The boss is back," he said. "He wants you to come over."

The spirit moved and he waved his hand again.

"The boss asked you to go there in person."

Near the riverbank, Mei Yan rolled her eyes.

"I can't get through," the spirit said. "I'm several kilometers away from you. Chen Yan, I'm just here to take a boat. If you can help me with this, the Return Sect will thank you."

Nie Weiyang squatted on a tree branch. He clearly felt that there were other people approaching, and he thought they were He Li's men.

I don't know if He Li is going to tear his face off or just welcome this spirit-controlling messenger...

He observed calmly for a long time, but no one around him showed up. However, Chen Yan seemed to have heard some voice and nodded to the void.

Nie Weiyang's expression turned stern.

—Telepathy? Or telepathy? No, it shouldn't be the latter. This Chen Yan doesn't look like a psychic professional...

Then, it is spiritual communication!
No wonder He Li was able to control this section of the river for a time...

"Boss He said he'll be seeing you soon," Chen Yan said, adjusting his expression to a more serious tone. "So, do you want to eat? Your Excellency, the Returning Envoy?"

"Is there food for me to eat now?" Mei Yan asked back coldly, with sarcasm in her voice.

"Of course, of course. I didn't know you were coming at noon, so I made up for it this afternoon," Chen Yan said with a smile. He rubbed his hands and said, "You are a great man and don't bear grudges. Whether you are hungry or not, the camp will bring you food and drinks soon. If you like, you can comment on it. If not, you can pour it into the river to toast to the River God. It's all fine."

　I'll try to keep it at 2k per chapter.
　　Disrupting the word count is like disrupting the rhythm for me (sad
　　Can't learn, can't learn

　　
　
(End of this chapter)